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DU11 OJR

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,806 mi
Last recorded94,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 OJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,656 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop link (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to and on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to and on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Obligatory mirror missing view (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,573 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn to axle both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn to axle both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,001 miles

Front bumper bent

Nearside fuel cooler damp

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,793 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,839 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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DU11 OJR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU11 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DU11 OJR registered?

DU11 OJR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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